The following oxidation-reduction reactions take place in basic medium. For each reaction, (i) Assign oxidation state for each atom in the equation; (ii) Indicate oxidation half-equation and reduction half-equation; (iii) Balance the equation by half-equation method; (iv) Indicate which reactant is oxidizing agent and which reducing agent. (v) State and verify whether the pH of the medium decreases, increases, or remains constant as the reaction proceeds.

The following oxidation-reduction reactions take place in basic medium. For each reaction, (i) Assign oxidation state for each atom in the equation; (ii) Indicate oxidation half-equation and reduction half-equation; (iii) Balance the equation by half-equation method; (iv) Indicate which reactant is oxidizing agent and which reducing agent. (v) State and verify whether the pH of the medium decreases, increases, or remains constant as the reaction proceeds.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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